Rowing Collection (#11)

Man wearing a straw coolie hat sits on a stool, Hong Kong
A man wearing a straw coolie hat sits on a stool on small sampan wooden boat in Hong Kong. He is barefoot, holds the oars, wears a coolies hat and has a cigarette in his hand

Malpas Ferry landing with people embarking, Malpas, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Rowing Boat on Twin Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, California, United States of America

Rowing Boats on Twin Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, California, United States of America

Fishing boats, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Six fishermen in their boats, including 255PZ and 494PZ, afloat off the slipway. A seventh boat sits unmanned, further out from the cove. Photographer: Possibly Herbert Hughes

People on U Bein bridge over Taungthaman Lake at sunset, Amarapura, Amarapura Township, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Aerial shot of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England

Temple Island, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England

A man rows a boat amidst haze and dust in the waters of Sukhna lake in Chandigarh, India, June 15, 2018. REUTERS/Ajay Verma

River Slutch, Starokostiantyniv, Khmelnytskyi oblast (province), Ukraine

Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoua. A woman on the way to the waterseller in the famous stilt
Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA©. A woman on the way to the waterseller in the famous stilt village of Ganvie

Dragon boat race, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Gondolas. Creator: Francesco Guardi
Gondolas

Calm Excursion, 1919. Creator: Hans Thoma
Calm Excursion, 1919

Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Creator: C. O. Lewis
Celebration of the Fourth of June at Eton, 1837. Regatta on the River Thames, with Windsor Castle in the distance as the boys of Eton College celebrate the birthday of George III

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday June 14, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday June 14, 1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : L'Eau, between 1889 and 1890
Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : L'Eau, between 1889 and 1890. Water

The recent eruption of Mount Etna, Sicily - A view of the new crater, 1886. Creator: William Lionel Wyllie
The recent eruption of Mount Etna, Sicily - A view of the new crater, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de la mairie de Nogent-sur-Marne : Fête : Régate à Nogent... 1889
Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de la mairie de Nogent-sur-Marne : Fete : Regate a Nogent a l'aviron, 1889. Sketch for the town hall of Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)

Cadbury's Cocoa, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Cadbury's Cocoa, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Study for "Commerce", c. 1885. Creator: John La Farge. Study for "Commerce", c. 1885
Study for "Commerce", c. 1885

Boatman of the Bosphorus; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Boatman of the Bosphorus; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Greek fishing boat, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Greek fishing boat, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Barge of the Sultan; Caique (Turkish name) 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Barge of the Sultan; Caique (Turkish name) 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Every Girl Pulling for Victory, Victory Girls United War Work Campaign, c1918. Creator: Edward Penfield
Every Girl Pulling for Victory, Victory Girls United War Work Campaign, c1918. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Sketch for the town hall in Saint-Maurice: Landscape. Banks of the Marne... between 1890 and 1892
Sketch for the town hall in Saint-Maurice: Landscape. Banks of the Marne (for the reception hall), between 1890 and 1892

Sketch for the town hall in Saint-Maurice: Landscape. Banks of the Marne... between 1890 and 1892
Sketch for the town hall in Saint-Maurice: Landscape. Banks of the Marne (for the reception hall), between 1890 and 1892

Visit of the King of Portugal to the Channel Squadron off Lisbon, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the King of Portugal to the Channel Squadron off Lisbon, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Constantinople, le caïque de la sultane, between 1880 and 1890. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Constantinople, le caique de la sultane, between 1880 and 1890

American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917

American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917

American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917

American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917

American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917

American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
American University Training Camp - Engineers From Training Camp On Potomac, 1917

Her Majesty's Despatch Gun-Boats, 1854. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty's Despatch Gun-Boats, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships Lynx, Beagle, Arrow and Viper en route for the Black Sea

The Thames National Regatta Prize, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Thames National Regatta Prize, 1854. Rowing prizes. Above all towers the Grand Challenge Cup, for eight-oared boats (gentlemen amateurs) - a fine silver-gilt piece of plate

Venus riding a conch at left and cowering man (Jason) at right, Eros riding a makes... ca. 1530-50. Creator: Anon
Venus riding a conch at left and cowering man (Jason) at right, Eros riding a makeshift boat holding a bow between them, ca. 1530-50

Morning on St. John's, Florida, 1886. Creator: Thomas Moran
Morning on St. John's, Florida, 1886

Three Fisherman in a Boat, 1811. Creator: John Thomas Serres
Three Fisherman in a Boat, 1811

Crossing The Baral River
MD. Tanveer Hassan Rohan

Morning on the lake
Ngo Trung Dung

Row
Stephanie Kleimann

Zebras in a row
Maria Hylarides

Canal Houses of Amsterdam
Henrike Schenk

Intimate shark encounter
Ido Meirovich

watercolor
Stephanie Kleimann

Wedding guests, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wedding guests, c1914. Kwakiutl people in canoes, British Columbia

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"Rowing: A Timeless Pursuit of Strength, Skill, and Serenity" Immerse yourself in the world of rowing, a sport that has captivated hearts for centuries. From the whimsical illustrations of William Heath Robinson's "Ultra-Marine" to the picturesque boathouses lining the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, England, rowing is an art form that combines athleticism with natural beauty. Step into a rowing boat eight and feel the power as each member of the crew team synchronizes their strokes. The grace and determination displayed by legendary figures like Grace Darling, who fearlessly rowed alongside her father to save lives at sea, exemplify the indomitable spirit of this sport. Travel back in time to 1913 and witness Cambridge's rowing team poised on a riverbank before embarking on an epic race. Their camaraderie and dedication are palpable through Arild Rosenkrantz's evocative photograph. But rowing isn't confined to rivers alone; it extends its reach even to quaint fishing villages like Beesands in Devon. Amidst scenes of fishermen casting their nets against a backdrop of tranquil waters, one can almost hear the rhythmic sound of oars slicing through waves. Cross over Maidenhead bridge towards Skindles hotel and discover how rowers find solace amidst breathtaking landscapes. Ambleside offers another enchanting setting for those seeking tranquility while gliding across shimmering lakes in elegant boats. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter iconic moments such as George Washington crossing Delaware during America's War of Independence. This chromolithograph immortalizes his courageous journey—a testament to how pivotal role-rowers played throughout history. Whether you're drawn by its artistic allure or inspired by tales from yesteryears' races like Oxford versus Cambridge Boat Race in 1873—rowing remains an enduring symbol of strength united with teamwork.